The 11th Hour
Awakening Earth's Cry: The Urgency of the 11th Hour
Lyrics
Not much time, ice is melting, rivers run dry
Expressing urgency and environmental crisis; time is running out, and ice melting and rivers drying symbolize the consequences of climate change.
Won't survive, seas of plastic, no forests, no life
Highlighting the dire state of the environment with images of plastic-filled seas, deforestation, and the potential extinction of life.
Standing by creatures are dying, dying
Observing the impact of human actions on wildlife, emphasizing the ongoing loss of species.
Bird up high will you keep on singing
A plea to nature or a metaphorical figure (bird) to continue singing despite the environmental challenges.
Think of planes where lions can roam free
Imagining a world where even powerful creatures like lions can roam freely, suggesting a harmonious coexistence with nature.
Think of rivers where life flows
Reflecting on the importance of rivers as sources of life and biodiversity.
Polar bears play in their snow
Depicting a scene of polar bears playing in their natural habitat, underscoring the beauty of untouched environments.
Home to us all, creatures so great and small
Acknowledging the diversity of life on Earth, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all creatures.
In our hands now, the 11th hour
Stating that the responsibility for the planet's well-being is now in the hands of humanity, particularly at a critical moment referred to as the 11th hour.
Bird up high, what do you think of, this human life
Pondering the perspective of a bird on human existence, possibly questioning human actions and their impact on the environment.
Blackened skies, bears are drowning, the price of humankind
Describing the negative consequences of human activities, with imagery of polluted skies and the drowning of bears.
Planet heart I hear you beating, beating
Symbolizing the Earth as a living entity with a beating heart, drawing attention to the need for environmental awareness.
Humankind, time for retreating
Suggesting that it's time for humanity to retreat from harmful activities and adopt more sustainable practices.
It's time It's time
Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, possibly calling for immediate action to address environmental issues.
Think of planes where lions can roam free
Reiterating the desire for a world where majestic creatures like lions can exist freely without human interference.
Think of rivers where life flows
Repeating the importance of rivers and the life they support as essential elements of a thriving ecosystem.
Polar bears play in their snow
Revisiting the imagery of polar bears in their natural snowy habitat, underscoring the need to preserve such environments.
Home to us all, creatures so great and small
Restating the interconnectedness of all creatures and the responsibility humans have towards the entire ecosystem.
In our hands now, the 11th hour
Reiterating that the fate of the Earth is now in the hands of humanity during the critical 11th hour.
Think of planes where lions can roam free
Recalling the vision of a world where lions can roam freely, emphasizing the desire for a harmonious coexistence with nature.
Think of rivers where life flows
Repeating the importance of rivers as vital components of a thriving ecosystem.
Polar bears play in their snow
Revisiting the image of polar bears in their snowy habitat, emphasizing the need to preserve their environment.
Home to us all, creatures so great and small
Reiterating the diversity of life and the shared responsibility for the well-being of all creatures, regardless of size.
In our hands now, the 11th hour
Reaffirming that the critical moment, the 11th hour, demands human attention and responsible actions to protect the planet.
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